Oral health sampling survey of school-age children during 2020～2023 in Nangang District,Harbin City
Objective To investigate the oral health status as well as oral health knowledge,attitudes and behaviours of school-age children during 2020～2023 in Nangang District,Harbin City,and to provide references for the next step of preventive oral health care for school-age children.Methods In April 2023,3 791 children in Nangang District,Harbin City,under-went oral examination and questionnaires were distributed to parents.Descriptive analysis,Wil-coxon rank sum test and Logistic multifactor analysis were used to assess the oral knowledge,attitudes and behaviours of school-age children and the use of oral health services.Results The caries rate of children aged 6～8 years in Nangang District,Harbin City,was 90.2％,of which 89.5％had caries in their milk teeth and 23.3％had caries in their permanent teeth;47.2％of children experienced toothache during the epidemic;the rate of dental visits was 90.1％,and the main reason for seeking medical care was treatment,accounting for 49.7％,and the rate of preventive oral health care visits was 26.3％.Multifactorial logistic analysis showed that those who were not only children,consumed sugary foods or beverages frequently or consistently between meals,had a mother with junior high school education or less,brushed their teeth once a day,and brushed their teeth＜1 time a day were more likely to experience toothache(OR=1.24,1.63,1.29,1.70,1.66,P＜0.05).Conclusion During the epi-demic,school-age children in Nangang District,Harbin City have a high prevalence of dental caries and a low rate of prevalence medical care,with multiple factors affecting children's oral health.Relevant departments should take targeted measures to promote the oral health of school-age children.
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